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TMDB20061h 49mScience Fiction / Thriller / Action

Children of Men

The year 2027: the last days of the human race. No child has been born for 18 years. He must protect our only hope.

In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.

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Availability in the US

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Children of Men at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 49m

At 1h 49m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Thriller · Action

TMDB files it under science fiction, thriller, and action.

US availability

6 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 8,186 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Children of Men tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 49m.
  • It can be rented tonight from 6 US stores.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 8,186 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Children of Men

Is Children of Men scary?
MyCinema has not rated Children of Men for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, thriller, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Children of Men in the US?
Children of Men can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Children of Men?
Children of Men runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Is Children of Men suitable for kids?
Children of Men is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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